Caswell left her house on Ball Road to go to the grocery store Monday afternoon. Her in-laws, who also live with her, left the residence a short time later.

When Caswell returned, she saw police and fire trucks in the street. It was then she saw the smoke and realized her house was on fire.

Caswell soon found out that her in-laws were safe, but she then started worrying about her three dogs and her cat. She eventually learned everyone was safe, and the fire was contained to the bathroom area of her house.

Police said the initial call came in from a passing UPS driver who was in the area.

Kingston Police Chief Don Briggs said he was first to arrive, and he heard dogs barking and crying inside the house. Briggs said he also heard a television and thought there might be people inside.

He said he entered into the house, found no one was home and was able to get all the animals to safety.

The Fire Department arrived soon after and was able to put out the fire before it spread.

Caswell said the response from everyone involved was amazing, and, even though her house sustained some damage, it could have been much worse.